NYO Player Safety

AED/FIRST AID SUPPLIES

AED’s and First Aid Supplies are located at the Chastain Park, Sarah Smith and St. John’s locations

All coaches have access to supplies. Closets should be open during games.

911

Provide the following information when calling 911:

Give the dispatcher the name of the closest access street (ie: West Wieuca for the upper fields; Lake Forrest Road for the lower fields)

Make sure all Emergency Access routes are not blocked

Have a volunteer meet EMS at the entrance of the park to direct them to the correct location

Concussion Protocol

ANY PLAYER THAT LOSES CONSIOUSNESS OR IS SUSPECTED OF SUFFERING A CONCUSSION WILL BE REMOVED FROM PLAY IMMEDIATELY AND NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO PLAY.

Heat Illness

Heat cramps→Heat exhaustion→Heat stroke

Heat illness progresses very quickly. If a player is suspected to be suffering from heat cramps or exhaustion: remove from play, give small, slow sips of fluids and monitor closely. The first aid kit located at Wilkin’s Field will have cooling blankets for any athlete or spectator suspected of suffering from heat exhaustion.